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Richmond Morning News

Location

Richmond, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1908

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Gore Turns a Trick in Harriman Letter Row

Washington writer Owen reports Oklahoma's two Democratic senators facing criticism over Senator Gore inserting President Roosevelt's letter to Harriman into the Congressional Record. He recounts the dinner of the National Democratic Club and notes party leaders praising progressive ideals while criticizing monopoly and political manipulation.

Harriman Owen National Democratic Club Willis J. Abbott Washington City Oklahoma Gort Roosevelt B. H. Harman Herriman New York National Democratic Club of Mr. Bryan Pharaoh John D. Rockefeller Andrew Carnegie Patriotic Sons of America Democratic ‘Party Democratic Party Republican Party

Arrested man saved from reform school by city exit grace

Last week a man jailed for larceny was allowed four days to depart the city by Judge Fox. After missing a Hamilton train by four minutes his bid for extra time failed and police directed him to leave by Tuesday night or face reform school. Chief Bailey said the delay cost him the chance for another evening.

List Fox Reform School Beftre Chief Bailey Hamilton

Liberty Proves Short On Duration In Court

Jake Stevenson was released yesterday after serving several days for assault and battery and was arrested again on a charge of beating a board bill. Judge Converse will hear the case this morning.

Jake Stevenson Converse

Memorial Day Sermon by Rev Shirey at Eaton church

Rev W B Shirey will deliver the annual memorial sermon for Memorial Day observance. The service Sunday evening will be held at the Christian church with Eaton churches uniting for the gathering.

Eaton

Forkner Buys Interest in Wright Undertaking House

Wid Forkner of Lewisville buys a half interest in T Wright’s undertaking establishment in Cambridge City Indiana and will move there soon. Friends welcome the new partnership and anticipated local services.

Wid Forkner Wright Cambridge City Ind Lewisville T. Wright Iek Cambridge

Stranger Hit by Train in Pennsylvania Line Crossing

A man believed to be A E Bennet of St James New York was struck and killed at Harvey's crossing by a Pennsylvania engine. The death is ruled accidental after coroner Wampler viewed the scene. Identity to be confirmed as James Bennett of St James by telegram. The deceased, about forty, carried a small bundle and had Boer War service and English Merchant Marine and army discharges.

A.E. Bennet St. James New York Harvey's Crossing Pennsylvania Cambridge City Wampler James Bennett Bennett

Hormah Encampment Elects Its Officers

Hormah Encampment No. 11 I C O FB elected officers Monday night Abram Rummel Chief Patriarch M L Bowmaster High Priest Arthur Lively Senior Warden Roy Copeland Junior Warden

Cambridge City Ind Hormah No. 11 Abram Rummel M. L. Bowmasster Arthur Lively Roy Copeland

Cambridge Representatives Attend 1.0.0.F. Meeting

Cambridge City Indiana May 19 Bert Marples represents Wayns Lodge No. 17 at the 1.0.0.F. grand lodge session in Indianapolis this week. Mrs. Wilkepler and Mrs. George Strombaugh attend as delegates to the general assembly. They visited the first grand assembly in the new IOOF hall recently completed in Indianapolis.

Cambridge City Ind Bert Marples Indianapolis Wayns Lodge Mra Wi Kepler George Strombaugh General Assembly

Honor Pupils in the Township Schools Listing Recalls Injury Suit

The circuit court awarded Perry West of Sydney Ohio a judgment of 2110 against Gaar Scott and Company after West was injured June 6 1907 while assisting at a punching machine when a pile of iron fell and crushed his right leg operant amputation followed. The notice lists top pupils and teachers in the township diploma exam of 1908 highlighting Miss Margaret Schofield and others.

Perry West Sydney Ohio George W. West Gaar, Scott and Company West Margaret Schofield Ton Marie Colvia

Plan Promises Big Democratic Rally for Gov Candidate Marshall

Promoters expect a large turnout for a June 2 Coliseum event honoring Thomas R. Marshall of Columbia City, with all Democratic ticket members invited to toast. Speakers include Marshall and several state officials, while tickets are selling rapidly. Indianapolis reports John W. Kern declining a vice presidential bid, aiming for the Senate though open to a convention nod if urged, maintaining party loyalty and support.

Thomas R. Marzhall Columbia City Coliseum Merritt Democratic Party Marshall Frank J. Hall Rushville Supreme Court Messrs M. D. Latry B. W.nels Greenfield Walter J. Lotz Muncie Bert New North Vernon Patrick J. Keileherrof Indianapolis Atate Statistician Robert J. Aley Bloomington Bloomington, Candidate For Auparintendent of Public Instruction A. 8. Jackson Atate Democratic John W. Kern Indiana Kern Morever Tig United States Senate Nell Senate William J. Bryan Kero Bryan Thomas Taggart

Summer park services by Ministerial Association proposed

The Ministerial Association seeks to use North and South Tenth Street parks for outdoor union meetings on Sunday afternoons. Arrangements remain incomplete with plans to begin June 14 or soon after and continue through August. Choirs are planned at each park.

Tha

Funeral of August Scherer on Tuesday

The funeral for August Scherer who died Friday night at his home 214 South Seventh street of paralysis of the heart was held yesterday from St. Andrew's church at 9 o'clock. Burial followed at St. Andrew's cemetery with pallbearers Conrad Zwissler Joseph Rutter H Walterman Charles Gier Clement Heck and Benjamin Bowing.

August Scherer South Seventhstreet St. Andrew's Church St. Andrew's Cemetery Conrad Zwissler Joseph Rutter H. Walterman Charles, Gier Clement Heck Benjamin Bowing

Assault and Battery Charge Against Goda

Abraham Goda was arrested yesterday on a warrant filed by Benjamin Crump for assault and battery. Crump had sold Goda a horse and was to be paid in weekly installments. it is claimed the payments ceased and when Crump pursued his horse Goda began to strike.

Abraham Goda Benjamin Crump Goda Crump

C C Thomas Promoted at Prudential After Service

C C Thomas is promoted from collector at Prudential Insurance Company to assistant superintendent in Connerville next Monday after the public schools adjourn. He plans to move there following the adjournment and will assume the new duties in Connerville.

Prudential I Insurance Company C. C. Thomas Connersville

Oliver Miller Dies in the Far West

Oliver Miller aged 24 son of Mrs. Samuel Y. Miller of this city died last Saturday in San Francisco California. He is survived by his wife Pauline Miller his parents three brothers and two sisters. The body will be taken to 921 Southwest Third street for funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Oliver Miller Samuel Y. Miller San Francisco Cal Pauline Miller Southwest Third Street

Grand Army of the Republic encampment opens in Kokomo

The twenty ninth annual Indiana Grand Army of the Republic encampment kicked off in Kokomo with a holiday atmosphere. Factory fires fueled crowds as veterans arrived to a cordial reception from locals and visitors from across the state.

Kokomo Grand Army of the Re‘nubtic Department of Indiana Kokomos

Candidates All Coming for Democratic Banquet in Richmond

Every nominee on the Democratic state ticket has accepted invitations to a banquet in Richmond on June 2. Leaders await a large turnout and spoke of party unity and the upcoming election wave.

Richmond

Kern Looks to Senate in Somber Prospect

The message notes Kern’s bid focused on a Senate run and his lack of enthusiasm for a second ticket place, signaling uncertainty about national ticket prospects.

Supt. Jordan to Attend Cambridge Closing Exercises

Baptized W. Jordan will travel to Cambridge City on Thursday to attend the eighth grade closing exercises and present certificates. Congress will adjourn soon and James E. Watson may be delayed returning home. Hints of a stranger at his home noted amid a large organizational loss and financial strains. Indication of 1949 meeting location at Byaneville.

Jordan W. Jordan Cambridge City Hell Connersville Ind James £. Watson Congress Watson

Hessman Estate Appoints Louis Hessman Administrator

Judge Fox appoints Louis Hessman as administrator of the William Hessman estate with $2,000 bond posted by Joan L Rupe and Mrs Hannah Hessman. Hessman seeks private sale of the decedent’s personal property and the court approves the sale.

Louis Hessman Fox William Hessman Bond Joan L. Rupe Hannah Hessman

Bowling score results from City Bowling Alleys last night

The two man league at City Bowling Alleys produced scattered scores led by Harold and Markley with 818 329 411. Broomhall Maag and Carman Licht’s teams posted 3846 and 4935 totals, while Lahriman Hadley managed 369 366 in a tight tally.

Harold Markley Broomhall - Maag Roberts Runge Carman Licht’t's Lahriman - Hadley

Funeral of J. B. Maxwell in West Grove Cemetery

The funeral for J. B. Maxwell, who died at his son Robert’s Kansas City home, was held yesterday from Joseph Gilbert’s residence on North Fifteenth Street. He was buried in the family lot in West Grove cemetery north of Centerville. Pallbearers were Charles Newman Adam Barte J. B. Hause Charles Miller J. L. Adams and John Eggemeyer.

J. B. Maxwell Robert Kansas City Joseph Gilbert Fifteenth Street Weat Grove Cemetery Centerville Charles Newman Adam Barte J. B. Hause Charles Miller J. L. Adams John Eggemeyer

Peace Nearer as Street Car Strike Advances by Arbitration

On May 19 Cleveland saw the fourth day of the street car strike move closer to resolution through arbitration. The day also included acts of violence as tensions remained high.

Cleveland

Ohio Democratic Convention Nominates Recess To September

The third Ohio district Democratic convention at Eaton failed to nominate a candidate for Congress and recessed until September 17. James M. Cox, editor of the Dayton News, will be renominated. Delegates Charles B. Mason and Judge C. Foos were chosen to the national convention and Charles Splinger was named presidential elector.

Hamilton, C Eaton James M. Cox Dayton News Charles B. Mason Hamilton C. Foos Charles Splinger

Travel ers Protective Association elects officers at West Baden

The West Baden gathering of the Travelers Protective Association elected John C. Gierhart of Andersad as president amid a year of membership decline caused by unfavorable finances. Sixty one delegates attended the national convention set to follow.

West Baden The Travelers’ Protective Associathy John C. Gierhart Andersad Wre Alaws John Wath

Contests Conclude as Eaton Sings of May 19

A brief note states the contest ends by May 19 with Eaton involved. The text is fragmentary but indicates a deadline and a participant named Eaton.

Former county official John E McGaughey dies by suicide

Indianopolis May 18 Former county commissioner John Edward McGaughey, linked to county frauds, shot himself with a revolver at his Irvington home shortly after midnight. He died before family could reach him.

John Edward McGaughey Irvington

Coroner Finds Faulty Fire Safety At Fort Wayne Hotel

Coroner’s verdict flags dangerous fire practices at the New Aveline Hotel in Fort Wayne. It cites inflammable elevator shaft lining, unattended furnace after midnight, lack of competent guards after 9 p.m., hard access to exits, absent balcony linked fire escapes, and inadequate life saving gear.

Aveline Fort Wayne

Reception Honoring Mrs Frank Mahey At Pearl Street Home

A charming day event honoring Mrs. Frank Mahey, hosted by Mrs. Stephen Clinheus and Mrs. Charles Mabey at 333 Pearl Street. Red room decor, white purple music room, and violets plus moss centerpieces accented arches of dogwood and Myrtle. Guests in the receiving line included Mrs. Joseph Mabey and Mrs. John Duke. punch was served and prizes awarded to Mrs. Clinton Routh and Mrs. Frank Hud Jean.

Frank Mahey Stephen Cilnehaus Charles Mahey Joseph Mahey Pearl Street Sweet Williams Mire Stephen Clinsheus Joseph,Mabey John § Duke George Byles

Christian Association Board and Trustees Reappointed

The board of directors and trustees for the Christian Association will remain at present for another year, continuing their current leadership and governance.

ST OF THE Christian Association

Directors to Meet June 5 to Pick Officers

At a Young Men’s Christian Association meeting the Commercial Club rooms, directors and trustees for the next year were elected. The same slate serves, with one nominating list presented. A September 1 meeting was set to discuss business and keep in touch with the work.

Young Men's Christian Association Commercial Club Atill Sharon H. Jones George H. Knallenberg John B. Dougan M. C. Henley Henry Gennett John F. McCarthy Clem Gaar John H. Johnson

Eight bishops elected by Methodist general conference in Baltimore

After a lengthy discussion the Methodist general conferences elected eight bishops, despite the board of bishops opposing adding to eight. Motions to amend the report to six or twelve were defeated. The twelve active bishops remain in effect with Bishop Thoburn retired at his own request.

Baltimore Methodist General Conferences Board of Bishops

No Currency Legislation Likely at Present Congress Session

Washington May 19. Conferees of the Senate and House have held several sessions on the Aldrich-Wrobland bill but many members believe no currency legislation will pass this session. The effort to work out a compromise has nearly abandoned hope.

Washington Congress Senate House Aldrich-Wrobland Abaindoues

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Alabama Gore Rev Shirey LST Gaar CC. Thomas Promoted Prudential Far West Firealarm Foraker Joseph B. Foraker Byaneville Maxwell West Grove Cemetery P.A Horace Starr Enght
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